Membership Activities
Focused on members
In 2023-24, CANEGROWERS maintained its focus on member engagement through successful initiatives like free crop insurance, regional meetings, and professional development programs.
The Membership Reference Group provided insights guiding the Next Ratoon mentoring program and other member engagement efforts. Throughout the year, CANEGROWERS reviewed its offerings, refining the communication of services and benefits to members.
CANEGROWERS collaborated with district offices to attend AGMs, held face-to-face meetings, and participate in district-coordinated events. Members received numerous benefits, including free crop insurance, marketing services, safety guides, and access to discounted products through partnerships with BOC, QFF, and others.
Through these activities, CANEGROWERS reinforced its commitment to supporting members, fostering leadership in younger growers, and positioning the sugarcane industry for future growth and sustainability.
The Next Ratoon Mentoring Program helped develop young growers by pairing them with experienced mentors from the sugarcane and agribusiness sectors. The six-month program supported personal development goals, offering monthly mentoring sessions, online learning modules, and regular check-ins.
The Sugar Cubed Conference in May 2024 brought together over 100 growers and industry leaders, featuring field trips and discussions on industry innovation. Topics included sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), ESG standards, and industry productivity. Presentations from Qantas, Jet Zero, and Coca-Cola emphasised the importance of sustainability and new opportunities for the sugarcane industry.
